Dance Films of the '90s Quiz

The '90s might not have been as much of a gold mine for dance movies as the '80s were, but there were still some classics — and classic duds. Take this quiz to test your knowledge of '90s dance flicks.

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Question 1 of 30

What's the titular "Forbidden Dance" in the 1990 dance flick?

the Macarena

the tango

the lambada

Coincidentally (or not?) "The Forbidden Dance" opened on the same day as "Lambada."

Question 2 of 30

What's one of the claims to fame of "The Forbidden Dance"?

It really was forbidden in some places.

It has the lowest score on Rotten Tomatoes.

It was one of the most quickly produced movies ever.

The script for "The Forbidden Dance" was written in 10 days in December 1989, and the movie premiered about three months later.

Question 3 of 30

What's one of the claims to fame of the film's star, Laura Harring?

Her mother was the first female president of Belize.

She was the first Latina Miss USA.

Laura Harring was the first Latina Miss USA in 1987, and she was a German countess for a time.

She later became a Swedish princess.

Question 4 of 30

Who is the star of the 1998 movie "Dance With Me"?

Vanessa L. Williams

Vanessa L. Williams is dance instructor Ruby Sinclair.

Jennifer Lopez

Paula Abdul

Question 5 of 30

What is Vanessa L. Williams' claim to fame?

She was the first African-American woman to be nominated for a best director Oscar.

She's the highest-earning African-American actress.

She was the first African-American Miss America.

In 1984 Williams became the first African-American Miss America.

Question 6 of 30

This country singer co-starred in "Dance With Me" as the owner of the dance studio.

Kenny Rogers

Kris Kristofferson

Kris Kristofferson was John Burnett, the gruff yet fatherly dancer.

Johnny Cash

Question 7 of 30

In "Lambada" what's the day job of Kevin, who dances the lambada at night in a Los Angeles warehouse?

teacher

It's convenient that Kevin is a teacher, because he's also able to teach the kids who dance in the warehouse.

accountant

janitor

Question 8 of 30

This British dance movie was an unexpected hit in 1997.

"Billy Elliot"

"The Full Monty"

"The Full Monty" was a major hit with critics and audiences alike.

"Strictly Ballroom"

Question 9 of 30

What kind of dancing was featured in "The Full Monty"?

ballet

tap

striptease

"The Full Monty" is a middle-aged male striptease flick.

Question 10 of 30

So why are these middle-aged men stripping?

They need the money.

Four out of the six guys in the troupe are laid-off steelworkers who really need the money.

They're former bodybuilders.

They're dared to.

Question 11 of 30

The "Full Monty" group does their big number to this song.

"You Can Leave Your Hat On"

The "You Can Leave Your Hat On" number ends with the guys removing hats … not from their heads.

"Hot Stuff"

"It's Raining Men"

Question 12 of 30

Baz Luhrmann, the director of "Strictly Ballroom" (1992), directed this dance flick about 10 years later.

"Moulin Rouge!"

"Moulin Rouge!" was actually the third in a trio of theater-related films for Luhrmann. The second was "Romeo + Juliet."

"Take the Lead"

"Center Stage"

Question 13 of 30

Where does "Strictly Ballroom" take place?

Ireland

Canada

Australia

"Strictly Ballroom" is about an unorthodox young ballroom dancer in Australia.

Question 14 of 30

Which future Oscar winner starred in the 1993 movie "Swing Kids"?

Jared Leto

Leonardo DiCaprio

Christian Bale

Christian Bale won the best supporting actor Academy Award in 2010 for his work in "The Fighter."

Question 15 of 30

Where does "Swing Kids" take place?

Germany

"Swing Kids" is set in Germany, just before World War II.

United States

England

Question 16 of 30

This 1995 dance movie, generally regarded as one of the worst films ever, became a cult classic on home video.

"Showgirls"

"Showgirls" won seven Golden Raspberry Awards in 1995, as well as one in 2000 for worst picture of the last decade.

"Striptease"

"Honeymoon in Vegas"

Question 17 of 30

What's the name of the main character in "Showgirls," played by Elizabeth Berkley?

Sari Taylor

Nomi Malone

Nomi Malone hitchhikes to Las Vegas with dreams of becoming a showgirl.

Dorie Rayburn

Question 18 of 30

Who plays Nomi's rival, Cristal, in "Showgirls"?

Cindy Crawford

Demi Moore

Gina Gershon

Gershon is Cristal Connors, the star of "Goddess" at the Stardust Casino.

Question 19 of 30

Who's the male lead in "Shall We Dance"?

Matthew McConaughey

Richard Gere

Richard Gere plays John Clark, a lawyer who just wants to dance, in the 1996 film.

Robert Redford

Question 20 of 30

Susan Sarandon plays Clark's suspicious wife, and Jennifer Lopez is his new dance teacher. With whom does Clark end up?

Lopez

Sarandon

Clark doesn't, in fact, fall for the sexy dance teacher. He stays with his wife.

Question 21 of 30

What type of dancing is showcased in "Shall We Dance"?

ballroom

Clark discovers a passion for ballroom dance competition.

flamenco

samba

Question 22 of 30

Roger Ebert said this 1990 movie was "wall-to-wall with exuberant song and dance."

"Can't Hardly Wait"

"She's All That"

"House Party"

Cult classic "House Party" starred rap duo Kid 'n Play.

Question 23 of 30

Kid 'n Play got the leads in "House Party" when these rappers turned it down.